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Do You Know Where Your Laptops Are?
Laptop thefts are a huge problem for individuals and companies of every size. Personal and corporate information are at risk when they're stored on devices that can pick up and walk away easily. ...
Script Fragmentation Attack Could Allow Hackers to Dodge Anti-virus Detection
Stephan Chenette of Websense describes a new Internet attack vector that could allow hackers to bypass anti-virus protection at both the gateway and the desktop. The technique, called script fragme...
Botnet Operators Likely to Change Tactics in Wake of McColo, Intercage ISP Sh...
Botnet operators may change their tactics due to the shutdowns of ISP Intercage and Web hosting company McColo. Security researchers predict a shift to a more distributed botnet model and redundant...
Barack Obama Mobile Phone Call Records Hacked by Verizon Wireless Employee
President-elect Barack Obama's cell phone calls and wireless account records were hacked by a Verizon Wireless employee, Verizon Wireless admitted Nov. 20. Verizon Wireless said Bacack Obama's devi...
Symantec Sees Rise in USB-Based Malware as Reports of U.S. Army Ban Surface
A reported ban by the U.S. Army on USB devices underscores the growing prevalence of USB-based malware. Researchers at Symantec say they have observed an increase in USB security threats going back...